Passive use
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Same as Permissive use.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A permissive use, (q. v.) --Permissive use. A passive use which was resorted to before the statute of uses, in order to avoid a harsh law ; as that of mortmain or a feudal forfeiture. It was a mere invention in order to evade the law by secrecy ; as a conveyance to A. to the use or B. A. simply held the possession, and B. enjoyed the profits of the estate. Wharton.
Defined under Use in Black's Law Dictionary.